Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as our Futurist Innovation Strategist. You will architect tomorrow's solutions by anticipating market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
We seek visionary thinkers who can translate complex trends into actionable roadmaps while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Your work will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and long-term organizational resilience in an era defined by exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their commercial implications
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align research initiatives with market evolution
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning documents for stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating technological trends into business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities for executive audiences
- Experience with AI/ML tools for predictive market analysis
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from World Future Society) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects